Great Plains P18253C Operator Manual - Manual (Page 16)

Simba SL
Operating Instructions
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2.4 Hitching Up
2.4.1 Hitching up a Tractor
to the SL / Preparing for
Transport
When hitching-up the machine,
ensure that no-one is between the
tractor and the machine.
When the SL is parked for extended
periods of time it should ideally be
left in the unfolded, i.e. work position
for stability, safety and ease of
access for maintenance. However,
parking the SL in the folded position
(ensuring the transport lock is
engaged) is acceptable in the
normal course of operation.
Tractor Oil Flow Adjustment:
As a general rule the tractor oil flow
rate should be set in the lowest set-
ting before starting. This can then
be increased to allow the desired
rate of operation as applicable.
This will minimise excessive oil flow
and consequent power usage and
heat generation.
Machines Fitted with Bar Coupler
Drawbar:
1. Reverse the tractor up to the bar
coupler and engage the link arms.
2. Ensure the tractor hydraulics are
depressurised and in the locked or
closed ( not float) setting. Ensure the
axle taps are closed.
3. Couple the hydraulic hoses to the
tractor ensuring that the two wing
hoses (yellow) are together and the
lift cylinder hoses (red) are together.
There is also a single hose (blue) to
control the wing lock.
4. Raise the front of the machine and
move the parking stand to the work
position.
5. If the machine is already folded it is
now ready for transport. If the machine
is unfolded please refer to 2.6.2.
Ensure that the wing lock is engaged
correctly before transporting the
machine.
Machines Fitted with Clevis Type
Drawbar:
1. Reverse the tractor up to the machine
hitch.
2. Ensure the tractor hydraulics are
depressurised and in the locked or
closed ( not float) setting. Ensure the
axle taps are closed.
Fig. 2.01: Bar Coupler
2. Transportation / Installation
Fig. 2.02: Clevis Type Drawbar